Attendees of PERC’s National Propane Education & Training Conference learned the latest about safety training methods and best practices. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Three steps to implement PERC’s new PEP training program

April 4, 2026 By Bryan Wendt

PERC has transitioned from the long-standing Certified Employee Training Program curriculum to the new PERC Education Program (PEP).

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How mentorship programs improve the workplace

March 22, 2026 By Kelly Bosak

It’s important that new employees have the training and tools to hit the ground running.

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PPATEC welcomes Gary Nouse as instructor to lead propane training program

February 4, 2026 By Mason Kopy

PPATEC named industry veteran Gary Nouse to lead the strategic direction and instructional development of its propane training curriculum.

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Applications open for grant program equipping students with propane autogas skills

November 12, 2025 By Mason Kopy

The grant offers U.S. schools up to $7,500 to add propane curriculum and equipment to their automotive programs.

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NCPERF, SEPATEC launch statewide CSR training initiative

August 5, 2025 By Chris Markham

The two industry organizations hosted a statewide customer service representative training series in July.

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From left: Phil Farris, Mike Peacock, Pete Folger, Jonathan Heard, John Jessup, Matt Leonard, Mark Holloway, Thomas Trowell, Raleigh Garrett, Tyler Misel and John Peña. (Photo courtesy of SEPA)

Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Propane approves FY 2025-26 budget

June 11, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

The Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Propane approved a $650,000 budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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MOPERC seeks public input on proposed $1.45 million FY 2025-26 budget plan

May 13, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

MOPERC has approved a draft budget for the organization’s fiscal year, which begins July 1, and is subject to public and industry comment for 30 days.

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PPATEC graduates prepare for industry careers

March 31, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

Sixteen students have recently graduated from the HVAC & Energy Professional Program at the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center (PPATEC).

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First responder training among two new PERC dockets

March 5, 2025 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved two funding requests at a virtual meeting in February.

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(From left) Will Haffecke, assistant vice president of Florida operations; Johnny Hill, manager of operations at Florida Public Utilities Company; Karen Chasez, mayor of DeBary; State Senator Tom Wright (R- Port Orange); Carmen Rosmonda, city manager of DeBary; Robert Lindemann, Lake Mary fire chief; Cindy Morgan, Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association Foundation chair; Jeff Householder, president and CEO of Chesapeake Utilities; Veronica Thomas, gas operations supervisor; and Justin Pettry, gas operations supervisor. (Photo: Vanessa Cayzedo, Chesapeake Utilities Corp.)

Chesapeake Utilities opens new safety training facility

March 3, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

The facility provides hands-on and classroom training, enabling collaboration with first responders and other community partners.

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